US Bridges

US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive

Fair

Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania · At Jct.Pa 901 · Structure no. 000000000030638

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,705
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 95 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 17,705 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,304 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 209 (lr 199)
CrossesWest Br. Schuylkill Rive
LocationAt Jct.Pa 901
RouteU.S. Route 209
CountySchuylkill County
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates40.67293, -76.2358
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,705 (2024)
Projected traffic22,304 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive carry?

About 17,705 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 209 (lr 199) over West Br. Schuylkill Rive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.